1. What was John Rockefeller’s role in the Standard Oil Company? 2. How did lowering prices help Standard Oil Company attract new customers?

3. How did buying other oil company’s help Standard Oil gain control of the oil industry?

4. Why do you think that the United States Congress prohibited monopolies and trusts?

What was one of the difficulties adams faced as president? a. european countries were trying to move back in on u.s. lands b. possible war with england; fighting between political parties c. problems with spain; trade disputes with russia d. census issues; problems with selecting a new capital

What was a major cause of world war i?

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.